Coming all the way from NY, family puts up play in Gujarati at Udvada festival. Her dazzling pink dress and scurrying in and out of the greenroom is an eye-catcher. But there are clearly no jitters. For Benaifer Dabu who has travelled from New York, being a Parsi and taking part in Parsi plays there… Continue reading Parsi family from Syracuse NY plays familiar role
Month: December 2015
More business leaders needed from Parsi community: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the country was trying to out pace others to emerge as the fastest growing economy amidst adversarial global conditions, but needs more business leaders from the Parsi community to achieve the tall objective. Article by PTI | Economic Times “You mentioned about India trying to grow faster than… Continue reading More business leaders needed from Parsi community: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Day 01: Iranshah Udvada Utsav
December 25th 2015 will forever be remembered as the first day of a long cherished festival in Udvada to celebrate the hallowed stature of this the “Vatican” of the Zoroastrian faith. Born out of an idea proposed by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, a few years ago; our Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastur had… Continue reading Day 01: Iranshah Udvada Utsav
Visiting the Iranshah during the Utsav: Be a True Zarathushti
Dear Fellow Zoroastrians, A large number of us are packing our bags to attend the first Iranshah Udwada Utsav.. Still others aren’t interested or are deterred due to the expected numbers that will descend on our wonderfully serene, tiny and pristine Udwada. There are a few amongst us who are choosing to not attend on… Continue reading Visiting the Iranshah during the Utsav: Be a True Zarathushti
Only debate can drive people forward: Lord Meghnad Desai at WZCC 2015 AGM
Referring to the recent impasse in Parliament where the Congress and its allies have stalled Parliamentary proceedings, British Labour politician and globally-respected economist Lord Meghnad Desai said that only debate can drive people forward, which should be welcomed by all parties. “I think India needs to confront the challenge of different ideas and debate on… Continue reading Only debate can drive people forward: Lord Meghnad Desai at WZCC 2015 AGM
Why the world’s Parsis are heading to Udvada
Keeper of the sacred flame since 1742, Udvada will host the country’s first ever Parsi festival Article by Bachi Karkaria | Times Of India Udvada is a nondescript hamlet in Gujarat of 5,897 people. Next weekend it is expected to host 5,000 Parsi and Irani Zoroastrians from India and abroad. That’s one-sixth of the entire… Continue reading Why the world’s Parsis are heading to Udvada
Special Philatelic First Day Cover on the Iranshah Atashbehram Released
A Special cover was released on Zoroastrian Atash Behram during Valsad philatelic exhibition on 19th December 2015 .Sspo Mr. Macwan, Valsad released the special cover .
